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Finley Factor: Media Week Thoughts

Instead of focusing on one big story, today I'm going to tackle five of the bigger stories coming out of last week's media conferences and interviews.

Chevrolet Thursday – Chip Ganassi Racing Changes Kyle Larson’s Crew chief

The final day of the 2016 Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour was dubbed Chevrolet Day for a good reason. The top teams running Chevrolets made their way to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina. At the very top of the list of Chevy teams, is Chip Ganassi Racing.

RCR Forms a New Technical Alliance and Looks to Improve in 2016

Richard Childress Racing was once at the top of the heap in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, but there were no Sprint Cup victories for any of his three Cup teams in 2015.

Hendrick Motorsports Confidently Moves Into 2016

Hendrick Motorsports, the standard for NASCAR Sprint Cup success, is confident going into the 2016 season. The last team featured during the 2016 Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour beamed enthusiasm and confidence from top to bottom for the future.

Ford Wednesday: Roush Fenway Feels They’re on the Right Track

Roush Fenway Racing has fallen on hard times over the last few years. The former leaders of Ford Racing have also fallen behind other Ford teams including Team Penske and to a lesser extinct, Richard Petty Motorsports. RFR feels that they are on the right track now. Time will tell.

Richard Petty Motorsports Was Only 11 Points From Making the Chase and Looks Toward the Future

Aric Almirola, the most veteran driver in the Richard Motorsports stable doesn't want to look at the past but has optimism for the future. After making the Chase in 2014 on his victory at the Firecracker 400 at Daytona, disappointment was obvious as he discussed 2015.

Roger Penske and Team Penske Celebrate 50 Years in Racing and Talk 2016

“What do I attribute to my success? It’s hard getting out of this business once you get in it," team owner Roger Penske said. "To me, it’s my day job on the weekends. We’re in this for one reason—to win. I will be at the races as long as I can stand up.

“Toyota Tuesday” Shows Very Confident Gibbs and Furniture Row Teams

It was Toyota day in the Media Tour. Joe Gibbs Racing, along with its first championship earned by Kyle Busch, comes into 2016 fairly intact from the success of 2015. Only a personnel change here and there are different from a four-car team that won 12 races.

Brian France Discusses State of the Sport and Announces Chase Format for Trucks and Xfinity

NASCAR made some significant changes to its two minor national series in announcements made on the opening day of the 2016 Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour. The announcement made by NASCAR Chairman Brian France had been rumored for months, but France made it official.

NASCAR BTS: Penn Mutual Gets Well With Jimmie Johnson

This week’s NASCAR Behind the Scenes is all about the unique relationship that has developed between The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Jimmie Johnson, all because of a Wellness Challenge.

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LEGACY MOTOR CLUB driver Erik Jones and team President Michael Gutilla were made available to the media on Sunday morning prior to the NASCAR Cup Series race from Kansas Speedway, with the team announcing a contract extension with Jones.

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB SIGNS VETERAN ERIK JONES TO MULTI-YEAR EXTENSION

Jones returns to the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE as the organization’s most tenured driver, solidifying 2027 team lineup

Spaniard Jorge Prado Captures SMX World Championship at Historic Final from Thunder Ridge Nature Arena

Jorge Prado became the first Spanish born champion in SMX history, capping off an incredible story arc for the multi-time MXGP titleholder.

ARCA Menards West at Madera Speedway: Madera 150 Presented by WCSCMHOF Post-race Notes

Hailie Deegan (No. 16 5.11 Tactical Chevrolet) stormed past race-long leader Trevor Huddleston (No. 50 High Point Racing / Racecar Factory Ford) on the last lap following an overtime restart to take her first win of the 2026 ARCA Menards Series West

Route 66 Turns 100 on Nov. 11 – and It Was Almost Route 60

Once the dust settled in 1926, Cyrus Avery wrote a polite thank-you letter to the federal highway official who had helped end a fight that dragged on for months.

Layne Riggs loses points lead following late misfortunes at Kansas

The 24-year-old Riggs from Bahama, North Carolina, rallied from a slow pit service, only to scrub the wall, cut a right-front tire, plummet to 19th in the final running order and face a 37-point deficit following the second Chase event of the 2026 Truck season.
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